Welcome2013

Puerto Rico Presentation

Daniel Santiago-DiazBDM New England

Daniel.Santiago@tourism.pr.gov

Puerto Rico was named “Hot Spot in 2013” by Travel +

Leisure Magazine, It’s THE Destination Where Your

Clients Want To GO…

Why is Puerto Rico the Best Overall Destination in The

Caribbean?

Air Access

BOSTON- CANCUN

Depart Return

BOSTON- SAN JUAN

BOSTON- LA ROMANA

BOSTON- CURACAO

Depart Return

BOSTON- BRIDGETOWN

BOSTON- ST. LUCIA (UVF)

Puerto Rico’s different Niche

Marketsand

Consumers

Gay Prides

Gay Pride San JuanJune 2, 2013

Condado Area

Gay Pride BoqueronJune 8, 2013

Poblado de Boquerón

Gay EventsInferno Men Puerto Rico

May 2013Five days and four nights of the

hottest bodies, the warmest beaches, and the coolest waters that you may find anywhere on

Isla Verde.

Gay Friendly Bars

Splash Lounge Calle Condado #6 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Oceano2 Vendig Street

San Juan,Puerto Rico

MetroSex Bar1204 Avenida Ponce de Leon

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Gay Friendly Bars

Circo Bar650 Calle CondadoSan Juan, Puerto

Rico

Gay Friendly Bars

Scandalo The Club613 Calle Condado

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Krash Klub1257 Ave. Ponce de Leon

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Tia Maria Liquor Store326 Ave. Jose de DiegoSan Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruises

Azamara Quest: December 2013

Valor: May-December

Conquest: November

Celebrity Summit: October-December

Jewel of the Seas: May-DecemberAdventure of the Seas: November-December

BAHIA URBANA

Golf

Royal Isabela

Golf

FishingSan Juan

Tarpon NestLocated at one of the Top 14 Best Places in the World for Tarpon

Fishing

World Class Scuba Diving

Smaller Scuba groups offer a personalized

experience

Water Sports

BeachesPlaya Flamenco

CulebraTravel Channel:

Top 10 Best Beaches in the

World

Caja de MuertoPonce

Blue Flag Beach

Culinary Experience

San Juan, Escambrón Beach

April 2013The Best Culinary Fest

in the Caribbean

Top Chef Season 7Winner

Kevin Sbraga

Culinary Experience

http://www.tablespr.com

Romance

Romance

AdventureMona Island

AdventureMona Island

Rio Camuy Cave ParkCamuy, PR3rd Longest

underground river

Adventure

El Yunque RainforestRio Grande, PR

The Only Rainforest in the US Forest System

Adventure

Bioluminescent BayOnly 7 in the world

3 located in Puerto Rico

Culebra Island Voted Best Caribbean Island in 2012

by Caribbean Travel + Life

Adventure

ADVENTURE

Toro Verde Zip line Park, the second largest in the world, and the Beast is

one of the longest more than a mile and a half long!!!

History and Culture

Old San JuanUNESCO

World Heritage Site

San Jose ChurchOldest Church in the western hemisphere

Properties in

Puerto Rico

Travel + Leisure World’s Greatest Hotels Trip Advisor: Reméde Spa, one of the Top 25 Best Spa in the

Caribbean Trip Advisor: One of the Top Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean

Trip Advisor, #1 Trendiest Hotel in the Caribbean Travel Professional Favorite: Best Island Paradise Trip Advisor 2012 Traveler’s Choice Award

2012 Celebrated Living Editor’s Choice Platinum List Traveler’s Choice 2012 Awarded top 25 hotels in the Caribbean World Travel Awards 2010 United States Leading Spa Resort

Apple Vacations “Golden Apple Award” 2012

Beverly Clarke’s Elite Wedding Collection PR Tourism Company – Best of the Best Award Best of the Best Facility in Four Star Category / Best of the Best Four Star / Best of the Best Front Office / Best of the Best Housekeeping

Nominated Best Small Hotel in the Caribbean by Caribbean Travel + Life 2011

TripAdvisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award

Located in Isla Verde, 5 minutes away from the airport All rooms revamped last year

Highest pay out and producing casino in the Island Perfect location in San Juan

In the heart of San Juan-Miramar Historic District, across the Condado Lagoon, just 1 mile from the Panamerican Cruise Port and 3 miles from the Old San Juan Cruise Port.

Amazing Pre and/or Post Cruise stay specials

Right in the heart of Old San Juan, in front of the Cruise ports, with Casino and restaurants.

Great Specials for pre and post cruising stays.

Highest pay out and producing casino in the Island Perfect location in San Juan

Puerto Rico Travel Expert Program

Becoming a PRTE agent:

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What’s New?

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Questions or Comments?

Daniel.Santiago@tourism.pr.gov

Thank You!!! See you in Puerto Rico!